WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR OCTOBER 2020
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bananasandoranges wrote: »@tracey wow what a story! I had once heard that 5% of people (in the old days probably) didn't have the biological father they thought they had. "I think this is one of the reasons the numbers keep going up here in Canada, “it’s just a cold”. The problem is that Covid symptoms are cold symptoms. People still think “it’s just a cold” and still leave their home when in actuality it’s Covid."
I think I would get tested at least once a week. I have allergies and intolerances and it's not unusual that I have a very mild cough or sniffle, from time to time. I got one blood test after deconfinement, and one nasal PCR test in august before visiting a 65 year old friend, but getting tested for every cough or sneeze would not be viable relative to resources. at present here, there are possibly enough tests, but not enough personnel to process the tests quickly, and the delays are long (up to 1 week- which is almost completely useless) for having results in many cases.
@auntibk you can surely find some software online for free to limit time online. I'm not really stressed about the results since it's been a chronic thing for 12 years. I just don't like it when I feel really tired for no apparent reason.
It is strongly recommended here that people with hay fever get tested. We don't need to go back every week, it just needs to be noted that we've got "symptoms" and while having those particular "symptoms" we've been tested and we're OK.
Going forward, if something with our symptoms changed, like if we were to develop a fever or a very sore throat or something, then we'd get tested again.
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Karen in VA ... thanks for checking! My son decided it was because they secretly chipped us!
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Ok ladies cant sleep ,later nap and im watching Highway thru hell..1
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Allie: I was watching Highway Thru Hell this evening, too.
DH had his flu shot earlier in the day and he’s already gone to bed. I hope he is well rested by tomorrow, and feeling better.
I saw Mars again this evening. So beautiful.
Katla in misty NW Oregon
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"Get to do"s and "chose well"sChose well: dogs to powerline, inventory donation, called for donation appointment,
Bonus: board meeting prep, contact sheet update including public attendees, 30 mins vacuuming
Get to do: submit grant pics and receipts, take pics of car, test Bluetooth speaker so can do BB&B or T’ai Chi from voice recordings, make experimental almond paste, declutter sideboard, practice new dances (Nothing but You, Shake it like that, Larger than Life, Here I Go Again/Mama Mia, Real Deal, Get it Right); make garlic almonds for Barb and Dan; prep potato area and raised beds for beets, carrots, parsley root, parsnips, radishes and sow; weed drive again, finish weeding flower bed, mulch flowerbed; invest another 10 minutes in prepping living trust, Freddie’s for complete series TDAP <$48, get Shingrix vaccine, find and configure a screen time popup. figure out where to plant naked lady bulbs, Tuesday: Post Office, library, bottle return, call Progressive adjustor, Pilot tech support 5034447924 to link subscription and fix login, Wednesday glasses appt, massage, meeting prep, board meeting. Reward: inventory seeds, plan fall cool season garden, order replenishments
Self Care October
12: look for the good intentions in the people around you today: thankful for the care Joe takes of us, even when his eye hurts.
Lanette, can your husband tolerate psyllium fiber? Metamucil caps have benefitted me greatly
Welcome @RVLife33912 Kari Jo from MN! My DH and I are ageing hippies living in a doublewide cottage in the woods above the Pacific. I used to line dance, practice T’ai Chi and take my dog to a dog socialization group but have been self-isolating for awhile, only leaving the house once or twice a week for groceries, library and post office.
Karen in VA C-19 CDC infothanks for this, I was wondering. Negative information (“not yet understood”) is still good information. Projecting from SARS’ limited time immunity makes me think it could take 16 months for this virus to burn itself out. Something to look forward to in May 2021Rita My Idaho CC expired, need to take the Oregon class.
Saw a bumpersticker that I wished I had when young punks got their jollies deliberately trying to startle or frighten this little old lady: “I’m out of estrogen… and I’m armed.”Fae thank you so much for the glaucoma links. After the Mayo clinc there was another on alternative therapy. The only alternative recommended is meditation. Now all I need to do is figure out how to help Joe discover this for himself. If I tell him, he’ll reject as he has every suggestion to ease his pain with a warm or cold compress. [sigh]
Betsy con very grats on the lowest eye pressure in several years. To what can it be credited? Rx, laser, surgery, meditation or ???
Julie thanks for the WHO’s 400 g of fruits and non-starchy vegs/day recommendation. I’ve been slacking. 400g=14+ oz, pretty close to KJ’s pound of veggies per day.
Heather I’m laughing at the “Hooray!”s. You’re right it is the little things. Flush toilets, central heat, smoke-free air, ice from the refrigerator. Ahh!
Lighter, lovelies!
Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
October: better than September.
daily: sit with Joe: 12, weigh: 11, steps>5491=3397 vits=12 log=12 CI<CO=11 CI<250<CO=10 Tumble & Shadow 5=12 mfp=11 outside=11 up hill=11
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Feeling great -Patio Tai Chi and indoor full morning workout with an added routine for strengthing breathing and strengthening upper chest muscles using sports compression bra therapy.
Barbara It is too bad Joe is so stubborn. One of my friend's husbands is the same. He rejected my eye pack suggestion that my eye doc recommended as it was a treatment for women because they wear makeup, but when one of his old Marine buddies that goes to the same eye doc as me was using one of those eye packs, he went and bought one. I saw him using it and started to make the comment "so you finally decided to try the girl thing" and my friend was frantically giving me the "zip it" sign. Hahaha!
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Sorry folks, but I expect we'll be dealing with all this into 2021 ...
M in Oz4 -
From Action for Happiness ...
"Life is far from perfect, but there are lots of reasons for optimism. Setting positive goals for the future gives our lives a sense of direction and purpose. And although we face many challenges there are also lots of reasons to stay hopeful. By consciously choosing our priorities we can overcome issues, make progress and focus on what really matters."
https://www.actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-october
Oct 11 - Focus on the positive change you want to see in society
Well ... the positive changes I want to see in society are: more consistent physical distancing when we're out and about, more consistent handwashing, more consistent following the health and wellness guidelines to get us through this and other viruses.
Oct 12 - Look for the good intentions in people around you today
I expect most people have good intentions in some way or another.
Oct 13 - Put down your To Do list and let yourself be spontaneous
This week is a bit difficult for that as it has been chalk full of appointments! Maybe on the weekend!
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My gratitude list frequently includes things like plumbing, electricity, wifi, my house, and other things I could easily take for granted. Not everyone has all these amazing things. I am also grateful for my health, mental and physical. On the occasional night I don't sleep well, I am grateful for the book I have downloaded to my phone so I can read something interesting while I wait for sleep to find me again. There are people who can't read or have no books or have no time to read. It's raining here this morning so I put coats on the dogs when I walked them before breakfast. The forecast says rain all morning, so they'll have their coats on again when we walk in a few minutes. Barbie in NW WA 5
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@Machka9 - I watched a segment yesterday and Sunday night interviewing different researchers from different universities and companies that both said that the chances of a viable vaccine or medication to treat is not going to be any quicker than at least the 2nd quarter of 2021 and that is really pushing it, that it's most likely going to be 3rd or 4th. It's depressing, but I would hope that the testing is done before and we are assured it is not going to be bad for us before having it.
My best friend from NB texted me last night at 921pm which is 1221am her time. I asked her why she was up and she told me to call her. The 30 seconds between me pushing the buttons to call and her answering were so long. I was sure she was going to tell me someone was seriously injured, passed away, she was getting divorced, nothing good comes from those calls.
Turns out her eldest daughter that lives on her own, cut her finger and needed to be taken to the hospital for stitches. She was on her way home and wanted to chat so she didn't fall asleep driving on the country roads. So we had a nice 25 minute chat and my heart rate slowed down. I think her and I need to come up with a code that there is nothing serious when she texts me late at night. I text her late at night, but because of the time difference I know her phone is on do not disturb and she'll get it in the morning, I won't wake her.
I watched a special documentary last night on Howie Mandel, it was a good show and I may watch it again.
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With regard to COVID testing -- If someone can stay home for 2+ weeks and symptoms are mild, why would one get tested? I know it will provide stats to various agencies, but other than that, why bother? Seriously, I'm interested in what you all have to say?
Tina in CA
Contact tracing.
Statistics and thus research to find out more about how the virus presents itself and spreads.
"Testing people for COVID-19 is important to stop the spread of the disease in the community. Testing identifies people who have the virus, and isolating those people stops them passing it on."
https://coronavirus.tas.gov.au/keeping-yourself-safe/testing-for-covid19
"Early diagnosis means you can get the help you need and take steps to avoid spreading the virus to someone else.
Testing diagnoses patients with COVID-19 and helps health authorities monitor and track the spread of COVID-19. "
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19
The tests are free, quick and safe ... so why not get tested?
I don't have a car. In order to get tested, I'd have to put other people at risk. I can see some value in contract tracing, but not enough to get out and get a test, should I feel sick.
Here, they have let restaurants take over sidewalk areas for seating and as a result, there is about a 3 ft. walkway between tables for the public to get through. We were walking through one of these narrow areas the other night and right as we walked past, someone coughed. It was not an allergy cough, but a seriously sick cough. It really irritated me.
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TinaJust to be clear: In the US, quarantine and isolation guidelines for COVID-19 are the same whether you opt to be tested or not.
Quarantine = Staying home for 2 weeks after an exposure. People in quarantine have no symptoms. The length of quarantine does not change even if you are tested, and regardless of test results.
Isolation = Staying home for 10 days from the onset of illness suspected to be COVID-19, regardless of having a known exposure, and independent of any testing that you may opt to do. Sometimes Quarantine turns into Isolation. For example, if you are under Quarantine and start feeling sick on day 12, you then go into Isolation for another 10 days (20 days if the illness is severe).
Testing does not change these guidelines. Testing is important for contact tracing, identifying clusters, etc., but it does not change guidelines for Quarantine or Isolation. Testing is entirely voluntary.
Karen in Virginia
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Flu shot this year I got mine the end of September and had a reaction like none I had before. As Fae described, they came on me the second day ( I took my temp every hour!) and completely gone by the fourth like nothing happened. First time I reacted like that!
CoVid Testing I agree with everything already said. People going out already sick but thinking it’s just a cold or allergies and take no precautions scare me the most!
I have always had bad allergies so if allergy meds don’t work, I stay home and take my temp until I feel better.
I take vitamin C, vitamin D, echinacea, and have zinc tabs for when I really feel allergies or a cold coming on. All things I found out recently are used to help treat CoVid!
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I just watched The Shining again. It answered all my questions about what could go wrong by quarantining myself with a handsome writer in the Colorado mountains where I was born. Damn it! Another romantic covid quarantine fantasy shot all to hell!
Fae searching for better movies on this rainy day that promises to get blustery2 -
hi I definitely saw on WHO 2c fruit and 2.5 C veggies per day but can't find it!
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I felt carry today from around midday. Dont know exactly why. slept badly. was definitely grouchy.0
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@machka, I had a slight headache for a few days whereas I usually don't, but it didn't seem worthwhile. I mean most of us think we might have it often enough. the older I get the more odd bits and pieces I might feel from time to time for no real reason.
they are being better about following up contacts now than they were in may-june-july-august-september when that was not much done. now if you go to a café or restaurant you are supposed to write down your name and telephone number.0 -
We had thunder and lightning while I was walking both dogs after breakfast. Bessie wanted to go home immediately. She stayed under the dining room table for about an hour while Jake sat with her and talked to a friend on the phone. Sasha and I walked for another 90 minutes in a bit of drizzle and no thunder or lightning. Barbie in NW WA 1
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Tracey that was my reaction when I got a call at 3:30 in the morning from a friend and no one was on the other end of the line. Turns out the have a new puppy and it got a hold of her phone and I was the last person to call her so lucky me I got the 3:30 call.0
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Heather: Cheers for the loo!!! Sorry you’re having phone problems and hope they are resolved quickly.
Barbara: I love the bumper sticker message—‘”I’m out of estrogen and I’m armed.” :bigsmile: I also agree with the “value of the little things, whence are not so little at all—flush toilets, central heat, and ice from the refrigerator." :bigsmile:
M in OZ: That alligator is likely either a guardian of heaven or h3ll. Either way, I’m not planning to try to get past him. :noway: Thank you for Optimistic October. 30 Days of Gratitude is my all-time favorite. I’m always pleased to see what the new month will bring.
Tracey: It looks to me like your friend in need, needed you to help her get home safely. Good friends are a treasure and you are a good friend to her. :flowerforyou:
Tina in CA: Would a letter to the editor make any difference in the unsafe conditions for people needing to use the sidewalks to get to an important meeting? :huh:
Rita: I took my flu shot a week ago & DH took his yesterday. He had a bit of a headache for a few hours, but he’s feeling okay now. A few months ago I took a CoVID test as a prerequisite to a colonoscopy. The surgeon wanted to be protected from possible CoVID virus. It seemed sensible to me. The test wasn’t painful. DH & I both wear masks in public, and the vast majority of people we encounter are also wearing masks. Stores in our town don’t allow people in the door without wearing a mask. :noway: I also take vitamins daily. D and C are among them.
Margaret: If you have a phone call in the night and it turns out to be a puppy calling, it is a happy call and may turn into a good laugh with your friend and a good memory for you both.
I was supposed to attend a meeting this evening but have called to let them know I won’t be there. I have had a headache since I took my flu shot, and it is a bit more obnoxious today.
Katla in misty NW Oregon
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Just had the most delicious calves liver for dinner with asparagus. DH'S favourite thing. It was heavenly.
We did open a bottle of red wine to go with it. Not the best idea. But fab.
I have some stinky goats cheese to finish it off with.
Luckily I have done about 1,030 calories of intentional exercise today.
That was my usual morning 600, a trip to the shops 50, moving things about in the living room, ?, and 30 mins rowing and 20 mins cycling.
I have my blood test tomorrow at 9.20. Karen - if I don't have a flare, will the test pick up the auto immune markers? I'm not too bad at the moment. They are also testng for iron, thyroid, D, etc.
Then I will walk down to the phone shop. And back.
I hope to get out to my French Circle tomorrow night. Don't know if DH will come. I think it’s an Uber there and back.
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On the subject of Covid testing. Here you have to have a doctors order and the test is around $150, most insurance pays for it, but without insurance you have to pay.
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